Mississippi, US
Mississippi: State of the United States of America
About
Mississippi is a southern state bordered by Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the Gulf of Mexico. It is known for its Deep South culture and significant contributions to American music.
Some key facts about Mississippi:
- Capital: Jackson
- Population: Around 3 million
- Area: 48,432 square miles (32nd largest state)
- Nickname: The Magnolia State
Mississippi contains fertile farmland, dense forests, and coastlines along the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico. The state experiences subtropical humid summers and mild winters. Major rivers include the Pearl River and Mississippi River.
The economy relies on agriculture, lumber, manufacturing, technology, and the military. Top products include cotton, soybeans, poultry, and catfish. Major cities are Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi. Poverty remains an issue throughout the state.
Mississippi is considered the birthplace of blues music and has a rich creative legacy. It is home to Delta bluesmen like B.B. King and literary greats like William Faulkner.
Popular attractions range from Elvis Presley’s Graceland to Mississippi River cruises to Gulf Coast beaches and casinos. Local cuisine features southern staples like fried catfish, barbecue, and sweet potatoes.
In summary, Mississippi offers an authentic taste of the rural Deep South through its music, literature, cuisine, and leisurely coastal lifestyle. Despite economic struggles, it remains a cultural force.
Quick Facts about Mississippi
Population : | 2,966,786 |
Country : | United States of America |
Head of government : | Governor of Mississippi |
Area : | 125443 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 3.11% |
Land as percent of area : | 96.89% |
Legislative body : | Mississippi Legislature |
Named for : | Mississippi River |
Official language : | English |
Altitude : | 299 feet / 91 meters |
Capital : | Jackson |
Establishment : | December 12, 1817 (206 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Central Time Zone, UTC−06:00, America/Chicago |
Local time : | 19:56:37 (6th December 2024) |
Geography
Mississippi is located at 32°45'1"N 89°45'1"W (32.7504100, -89.7503600). It has 4 neighbors: Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee and Alabama.
Mississippi map
The largest city of Mississippi is Jackson with a population of 157,821. Other cities include, Gulfport population 71,438, West Gulfport population 71,329, Auburn population 60,258 and Southaven population 56,644. See all Mississippi cities & populated places.
Largest Cities in Mississippi (more)
Cities, Towns, Villages, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Mississippi.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
---|---|---|---|
Jackson | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. | Hinds | 157,821 |
Gulfport | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 71,438 |
West Gulfport | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 71,329 |
Auburn | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. | Lee | 60,258 |
Southaven | The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | De Soto | 56,644 |
Biloxi | The most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. | Harrison | 46,127 |
Hattiesburg | The most populous city in Forrest County, Mississippi. | Forrest | 45,806 |
Olive Branch | A city in DeSoto County, Mississippi. | De Soto | 39,646 |
Tupelo | City in and county seat of Lee County, Mississippi, United States | Lee | 38,303 |
Meridian | City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States | Lauderdale | 36,011 |
City of Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | Washington | 30,686 |
Oxford | City in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States of America | Amite | 28,635 |
Greenville | City in Washington County, Mississippi, United States | Washington | 28,315 |
Horn Lake | City in De Soto County, Mississippi, United States | De Soto | 27,282 |
Pearl | City in Rankin County, Mississippi | Rankin | 26,560 |
Madison | City in Madison County, Florida, United States | Madison | 25,701 |
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Mississippi has 4 neighbours.
- Arkansas state of the United States of America
- Louisiana state in the southern United States
- Tennessee state of the United States of America
- Alabama One of the 50 states that make up the United States of America is Alabama. Its capital is Montgomery, and Birmingham is its most populous city. It is located in the country's South Region, Southeast Central Division. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, with the Chattahoochee River forming the southern half of this boundary, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. On 14 December 1819, as state number 22, he was admitted to the Union.
- Jackson County
- Jasper County
- Attala County
- Jefferson County
- Leflore County
- Adams County
- Claiborne County
- Marshall County
- Smith County
- Carroll County
- Hancock County
- Wilkinson County
- Prentiss County
- Choctaw County
- Yazoo County
- Quitman County
- Forrest County
- Lawrence County
- Yalobusha County
- Greene County
- Harrison County
- Coahoma County
- Tunica County
- Lowndes County
- Winston County
- Madison County
- Itawamba County
- Webster County
- Union County
- Grenada County
- Sunflower County
- Kemper County
- Lamar County
- Benton County
- Stone County
- Newton County
- Humphreys County
- Simpson County
- Lee County
- Tippah County
- Noxubee County
- Sharkey County
- Panola County
- Bolivar County
- Tishomingo County
- Jefferson Davis County
- Tallahatchie County
- Jones County
- Chickasaw County
- Covington County
- Issaquena County
- Wayne County
- Rankin County
- Alcorn County
- Lauderdale County
- Pike County
- Franklin County
- Lincoln County
- Perry County
- Monroe County
- George County
- Copiah County
- Calhoun County
- Neshoba County
- Pontotoc County
- Tate County
- Pearl River County
- Hinds County
- Amite County
- Montgomery County
- Lafayette County
- Holmes County
- Walthall County
- Washington County
- Clarke County
- Scott County
- Oktibbeha County
- Warren County
- Marion County
- Leake County
- DeSoto County
- Clay County
Demographics
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
1910 | 1,797,114 | - | census |
1920 | 1,790,618 | -0.36% | census |
1930 | 2,009,821 | 10.91% | census |
1940 | 2,183,796 | 7.97% | census |
1950 | 2,178,914 | -0.22% | census |
1960 | 2,178,141 | -0.04% | census |
1970 | 2,216,912 | 1.75% | census |
1980 | 2,520,638 | 12.05% | census |
1990 | 2,573,216 | 2.04% | census |
2000 | 2,844,658 | 9.54% | census |
2010 | 2,967,297 | 4.13% | census |
2011 | 2,978,731 | 0.38% | estimation process |
2012 | 2,983,816 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2013 | 2,988,711 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2014 | 2,990,468 | 0.06% | estimation process |
2015 | 2,988,471 | -0.07% | estimation process |
2016 | 2,987,938 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2017 | 2,988,510 | 0.02% | estimation process |
2018 | 2,981,020 | -0.25% | estimation process |
2019 | 2,976,149 | -0.16% | estimation process |
2020 | 2,966,786 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Mississippi (198)
People born in Mississippi, including jazz tenor saxophonist and sometimes clarinetist Lester Young, blues singer and songwriter Lil Green, blues musician Gus Cannon, .
List
- Thomas Watt Gregory (American lawyer (1861-1933)) he was born in 06/11/1861
- Jimmy Reed (American blues musician and songwriter) he was born in 06/09/1925
- Mildrette Netter (athletics competitor) she was born in 16/06/1948
- Mushulatubbee (Choctaw Chief) he was born in 01/01/1770
- Jarboe (Singer, long-time member of Swans) she was born in 01/01/2000
- Sonny Boy Williamson II (American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1899
- Archie Moore (American boxer (1913-1998)) he was born in 13/12/1913
- Lucille Bogan (American blues singer) she was born in 01/04/1897
- Eddie Willis (African-American soul musician) he was born in 03/06/1936
- Troy H. Middleton (United States Army general) he was born in 12/10/1889
- Henry Sloan (African American Delta blues musician) he was born in 01/01/1870
- Arthur Crudup (American recording artist; Delta blues singer, songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 24/08/1905
- Max Palmer (American professional wrestler and actor (1927-1984)) he was born in 02/11/1927
- Babe Stovall (American Delta blues singer and songwriter) he was born in 14/10/1907
- Rogue (fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics)
- Big Daddy Kinsey (American Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player) he was born in 18/03/1927
- Hardin Richard Runnels (American politician (1820-1873)) he was born in 30/08/1820
- Bob Curtis (American dancer) he was born in 01/09/1925
Mississippi Counties (more)
County Name | Population |
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Hinds County | 227,966 |
Harrison County | 208,801 |
De Soto County | 173,323 |
Rankin County | 155,975 |
Jackson County | 143,802 |
Madison County | 106,871 |
Lee County | 85,466 |
Forrest County | 75,009 |
Lauderdale County | 73,751 |
Jones County | 67,993 |
Lamar County | 64,165 |
Lowndes County | 58,309 |
Pearl River County | 55,876 |
Lafayette County | 54,408 |
Oktibbeha County | 49,789 |
Hancock County | 48,000 |
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